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How Ozempic, other weight-loss drugs are “changing medicine”
Forty-four-year-old LaQuita Clark says memories of being overweight – and ridiculed – go back to middle school. “I remember sitting on the school steps with a group of my friends, and just a group of other kids walking by: ‘Oh my God, you’re so fat!’ It was very hurtful.”
Over the years, Clark, a nurse in Nashville, Tennessee, tried everything from fad dieting to kickboxing. Nothing worked. “It was almost like torture, because of that relationship that I had with the food, these are things that I love,” she said. “I’m eating things that I love, and it’s giving me comfort at the moment. So, why change that?”
But last June, everything changed when, diagnosed as prediabetic, Clark was prescribed Ozempic. With one small injection a week, her health improved – and something else happened.
At her heaviest, she said she weighed 250 pounds. “Right now I’m at 164. That’s life-changing.”
Ozempic and Mounjaro (used for diabetes), and Wegovy and Zepbound (approved for weight loss), are GLP-1 drugs. According to Dr. Rekha Kumar, the GLP-1 class of medicines signals fullness to the brain and regulates blood sugar. And those taking the drug will know when to stop eating. “It’s really amazing to see it when it works,” she said. “And people will say that it’s the first time they felt normal, or it’s the first time they felt full.”
Kumar is the chief medical officer at Found, the weight loss app that LaQuita Clark uses to receive her care – and to get her Ozempic.
An obesity specialist, Kumar helped oversee early trials of GLP-1 medications. The results? On average, people lose 10 to 20 percent of their body weight in the first year. For many of the roughly 74 percent of Americans who are overweight or obese, that is almost unimaginable.
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“This is a scientific breakthrough,” Kumar said, “not just because of weight control, but because of cardiovascular risk reduction, [and] treating diabetes. People are actually getting healthier, and that’s the point of medicine. It isn’t just to be thinner.”
But clearly being thinner is what’s causing all the buzz. Kumar said, “It’s all over social media. People are documenting their journeys, they’re injecting on Instagram, showing other people how to do it.”
And that concerns her. “We’re seeing people want to get ahold of these medicines that don’t need them at all – people trying to fit into dresses, and wanting to lose the vanity weight,” she said. “And that’s not really what these were made for.”
It’s led to people trying to obtain GLP-1 drugs from some unusual sources: “One of my colleagues forwarded me an email from her hair salon, basically saying, like, ‘Come get a blow dry and get your Ozempic,'” Kumar said.
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Drugs like Ozempic are also making an impression on Wall Street. Simeon Siegel, a senior analyst at BMO Capital Markets, says GLP-1 drugs could be a goldmine for investors. He likens the potential impact to that of the iPhone. “If it hits 40% of the people, at the end of the day, if this becomes something that is as widely accessible as conversations [about it suggest], it should have a very large impact,” he said.
With people thinner, he envisions a ripple effect – a potential boom in athleisure wear, even in gym memberships.
But wouldn’t a successful weight-loss drug mean the death knell of gyms? “My hypothesis, with anecdotal evidence, is when someone who hasn’t been fit becomes fit, starts becoming fit, they change their life to make sure they’re protecting and truly being fit,” Siegel said. So, instead of cancelling the gym membership, they would tend to sign up.
He says analysts even blue-sky about a big boost for airlines, since lighter passengers could mean lower costs. But all this depends on the drugs being widely available, which currently is far from a given.
Dr. Kumar says the biggest problem with these medicines right now is access: “There are people paying out of pocket, sometimes up to $1,200 a month. So, right now, 30% of the time we’re seeing coverage of these medicines, which is quite low, considering we said 70% of the population might qualify.”
Beyond cost, there’s the issue of side effects, like an upset stomach, sometimes severe. But the big lingering question about GLP-1s is the lack of knowledge about long-term effects. “I think that’s a concern, that we don’t have a hundred years of data; we have 20 years of data,” Kumar said.
Dr. Mara Gordon, an assistant professor at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University in Camden, N.J., says we don’t know how long someone taking a GLP-1 drug just to lose weight would have to keep taking it. “One of the active research questions that’s going on around this class of medication right now is, what happens when you stop? We think that people tend to regain weight.”
But that is not her main concern. Rather, Gordon, who calls herself a “body-positive doctor,” is worried these drugs feed a serious prejudice in our society: “The problem is fat-phobia. The problem is a culture that discriminates against people based on body size. This is a really serious moral issue that our culture is facing. And Ozempic is absolutely part of that.”
She says she doesn’t bring up her patients’ weight unless they want to. But she has no qualms about prescribing Ozempic, or a similar drug, in cases where their health is at stake. “In patients who have diabetes, medications like Ozempic can really help them,” she said. “It can help improve their blood sugar. It can help protect their heart.”
And though she is quite happy with what her body looks like now, LaQuita Clark says feeling better on the inside is the most important part. If that involves taking medication, so be it. “I think society is stuck on what your body looks like, not so much concerned about the insides, or your health,” she said. “My focus and my goal is being healthy and being around for some years to see my children and my grandchildren grow up. So, I don’t care about what society thinks, or what people are saying about it.”
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How to watch the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Los Angeles Chargers game today: Livestream options, more
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The Cincinnati Bengals will face off against the Los Angeles Chargers in a game today. The Bengals will be looking to bounce back from a November 7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The Chargers, coming into the game with a record of 6-3, will be looking to extend their three-game winning streak to four in the game held at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Los Angeles Chargers game today, even if you don’t have cable.
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How and when to watch the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Los Angeles Chargers game today
The Cincinnati Bengals vs. Los Angeles Chargers game will be played on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 4:25 p.m. ET (1:25 p.m. PT). The NFL football game will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Los Angeles Chargers game without cable
While CBS is available with many basic cable packages, you’ll have other viewing options, too. Whether you have cable or have completely cut the cord, the game will be available in a variety of other ways. Just understand that the below streaming options will require the use of an internet provider:
Paramount+: Watch CBS-aired NFL games without cable
With Paramount+ you’ll have multiple viewing options to choose from. You can catch NFL games on the Paramount+ Essential tier for just $7.99 each month or you can watch college football with a Paramount+ with Showtime subscription for $12.99 monthly. In addition to live streams of NFL games airing on CBS, you’ll get to watch additional live sporting events including NCAA college football, PGA Tour golf, soccer and more.
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Amazon Prime Video: Add Paramount+ to your existing subscription
Already have an Amazon Prime Video account? Simply add Paramount+ to your current subscription to watch all the CBS-aired NFL games in addition to Paramount+ originals. The same prices from above apply, depending on which tier you choose. Not sure which is best for you? Don’t worry. Both options come with a free seven-day trial that can help you decide.
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Fubo: Watch the Bengals-Chargers game for free
Looking for an inexpensive way to watch football? Fubo could be the best way to do so. The live TV streamer is currently offering a seven-day free trial and $30 off of your first month’s subscription. Once subscribed, you’ll gain access to all of their live sporting events immediately. And there will be a lot to choose from. Not only does Fubo come with access to NFL games airing on your local CBS channel, it also includes Fox Sunday NFC games, “Sunday Night Football” on NBC, “Monday Night Football” on ABC and ESPN and all of the games that air on the NFL Network. So don’t wait.
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How to watch the Indianapolis Colts vs. New York Jets NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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It will be the Indianapolis Colts versus the New York Jets in a game at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey today. The Colts, coming into the game with a record of 4-6, will be aiming to break a three-game losing streak. The Jets, meanwhile, have only won three of their first 10 games this season, the latest loss coming against the Arizona Cardinals on November 10.
Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the Indianapolis Colts vs. New York Jets game today, even if you don’t have cable.
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How and when to watch the Indianapolis Colts vs. New York Jets game today
The Indianapolis Colts vs. New York Jets game will be played on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). The NFL football game will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Indianapolis Colts vs. New York Jets game without cable
While CBS is available with many basic cable packages, you’ll have other viewing options, too. Whether you have cable or have completely cut the cord, the game will be available in a variety of other ways. Just understand that the below streaming options will require the use of an internet provider:
Paramount+: Watch CBS-aired NFL games without cable
With Paramount+ you’ll have multiple viewing options to choose from. You can catch NFL games on the Paramount+ Essential tier for just $7.99 each month or you can watch college football with a Paramount+ with Showtime subscription for $12.99 monthly. In addition to live streams of NFL games airing on CBS, you’ll get to watch additional live sporting events including NCAA college football, PGA Tour golf, soccer and more.
Get started with Paramount+ here today.
Amazon Prime Video: Add Paramount+ to your existing subscription
Already have an Amazon Prime Video account? Simply add Paramount+ to your current subscription to watch all the CBS-aired NFL games in addition to Paramount+ originals. The same prices from above apply, depending on which tier you choose. Not sure which is best for you? Don’t worry. Both options come with a free seven-day trial that can help you decide.
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Fubo: Watch the Colts-Jets game for free
Looking for an inexpensive way to watch football? Fubo could be the best way to do so. The live TV streamer is currently offering a seven-day free trial and $30 off of your first month’s subscription. Once subscribed, you’ll gain access to all of their live sporting events immediately. And there will be a lot to choose from. Not only does Fubo come with access to NFL games airing on your local CBS channel, it also includes Fox Sunday NFC games, “Sunday Night Football” on NBC, “Monday Night Football” on ABC and ESPN and all of the games that air on the NFL Network. So don’t wait.
Get started with Fubo online now.
As the football season ramps up you may want to stock up on the latest NFL gear and merchandise. Fanatics is a great way to do so. With the latest player apparel and more, there’s plenty of stuff in stock to keep you covered this season. But don’t wait much longer. As each week in the season passes by competition for this limited merchandise will increase. Don’t wait for it to sell out.
Head over to Fanatics now to check out the latest NFL fan gear drop.
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How to watch the Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Green Bay Packers will be facing off with the Chicago Bears today. With a 6-3 record, the Packers have had a solid season overall so far this year, but are coming off of a tough 24-14 loss in last week’s game against the Detroit Lions. The Packers will be looking to recover with a win against the Bears, who have had a tough season so far with a 5-4 record and a three-game losing streak, including last week’s 19-3 loss against the New England Patriots.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears game today, whether or not you have cable.
How and when to watch the Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears
The Packers vs. Bears game will be played on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears game without cable
You can watch Fox through several streaming services if it’s not included in your cable package or if you don’t have cable. All you need is an internet connection and the top options outlined below.
Fubo, a contract-free live TV streaming service offering comprehensive sports coverage, gives you an easy, user-friendly way to watch NFL games on CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network, plus NCAA football channels. The Pro tier includes 200+ channels and unlimited DVR, while the Elite with Sports Plus tier adds NFL RedZone and 4K resolution. New subscribers get a seven-day free trial and all plans allow streaming on up to 10 screens simultaneously.
One of the most cost-effective ways to watch major sporting events is through a subscription to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier ($60/month, currently half-off first month at $30), which includes ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox. The plan offers 46 channels with local NFL games, nationally broadcast games, and 50 hours of DVR storage. For complete NFL coverage, add Paramount+ to get CBS games, or upgrade with the Sports Extra add-on for additional sports channels like Golf Channel, NBA TV and NFL RedZone.
You can watch NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
If you want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone, the NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.
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